CREAMY HOMINY CASSEROLE - MOM'S

Creamy Hominy Casserole - Mom's image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 Tbsp bacon grease or butter
1/4 c chopped onions
1/2 c diced green bell peppers
15 oz can hominy, drained and rinsed
10 oz can mushroom soup
1/2 can(s) (soup can) milk
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/3 c black olives, chopped, optional
s&p to taste
1 c mild cheddar cheese,shredded
1 small can fried onion rings or use crushed potato chips

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 325^. Grease a 2 quart casserole and set aside. Add the bacon grease in a medium saucepan heat to melt over medium heat . Add the onion and pepper and sauce until tender; about 2 minutes; then add the soup, milk and hominy to the pan with the mixture. Stir to combine.
2. Now add the mustard, olives, and salt and pepper to taste. stir to combine. In the prepared casserole layer 1/2 the hominy mixture, 1/2 the grated cheese, and 1/2 of the onions rings or crushed potato chips. Repeat layering and end with the onion rings or crushed potato chips on top. Bake for 30 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
3. Grandma's: Instead of the mushroom soup. 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms 1/4 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup diced bell pepper Sauté in 3 tablespoons of bacon grease then add 3 Tablespoon of flour and the 1/2 cup milk and dry mustard, salt and pepper; Stirring until well blended and thickened. Remaining recipe the same.